Gold and Silver Olympic Orders | |
| Awarded for | Contribution to the Olympic Movement |
|---|---|
| Presented by |  International Olympic Committee |
| History | |
| First award | 1975 |
The Olympic Order, established in 1975, is the highest award of the Olympic Movement. It is awarded for particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement, i.e. recognition of efforts worthy of merit in the cause of sport. Traditionally, the IOC bestows the Olympic Order upon the chief national organiser(s) at the closing ceremony of each respective Olympic Games.